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This form is the response by the defendant to the motion for a judgement notwithstanding the verdict, or, in the alternative, for a new trial filed by the plaintiff.
Yes, if your motion is denied, you can usually appeal that decision later. It's another chance to argue your case, but you'll need strong grounds for it!
Once you file, the judge will review the motion and might hold a hearing. Then, they will decide whether to grant or deny it.
In Ohio, you typically have 14 days after the jury's verdict to file a Motion for JNOV. So, don’t let the grass grow under your feet!
Valid reasons include things like legal errors during the trial, evidence that wasn’t allowed, or if the verdict doesn’t match the evidence presented.
Asking for a new trial as an alternative means you're saying, 'If the judge doesn’t agree with tossing the jury’s verdict, let’s try this case again from scratch.'
You can file for a JNOV after the jury has made its decision but before the judgment is formally entered. It's a way to challenge the outcome.
A Motion for JNOV is a request made after a trial, asking the judge to overturn the jury's verdict. It's like saying, 'Hey, we think the jury got it wrong.'
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Columbus Ohio Response to Motion for Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict, or in the Alternative, for a New Trial